Article More Surveillance Powers? 'We Must Demand Proof' of Effectiveness "All indications are that the attack on the editorial offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will provide a pretext for the introduction of further limits on our civil liberties - a new order the victims of which are unlikely to be terrorists … Independent analyses confirm that data inflation and the growing use of algorithms in intelligence work do not improve the effectiveness of threat detection. 21.01.2015 Text
other Civil Society Joint Statement on the Use of Surveillance Spyware The recently adopted European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) sets a troubling precedent. 05.09.2024
other Joint Statement on the Dangers of Age Verification Proposals to Fundamental Rights Online Children and young people are among the most at-risk users of online services. As such, they deserve age-appropriate online environments that respect their wellbeing, and facilitate safe experiences that uphold their fundamental rights. 17.09.2024
other Algorithm Watch: Pride With Pride! Stop Mass Surveillance at Pride, Stop Face Recognition Now Enough is enough! Mass surveillance in public spaces is becoming a reality in the European Union (EU), despite EU laws designed to protect us. As a result, our fundamental rights are under massive attack. 25.06.2025
other Analog solutions for young people’s digital mental health crisis A call for immediate action to better protect youth mental health online, followed by evidence of the scale and trajectory of this crisis 29.07.2025
